Professional Research Assistant

Professional Research Assistant

The Link Lab within the Integrative Physiology Department at CU Boulder invites applications for a Professional Research Assistant. The anticipated start date for this position is mid-August 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Dr. Link's primary research goal is to understand the basic biology of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and ALS. His studies have utilized model organisms (C. elegans, mice), human cell culture, and postmortem brain samples. His lab is currently focused on understanding the origins of the neuroinflammation that appears central to many neurodegenerative conditions.

Maintenance of lab infrastructure (ordering, media preparation, tracking CO2 tanks and N2 Dewar, inventorying lab chemicals and hazardous waste, etc.) and undertaking protein biochemistry experiments.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $34,985.60 - $37,440.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

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Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.

BA/BS in biological sciences, with a degree in biochemistry preferred.

Some experience with cell culture and immunochemistry.